Thunderstore Mod Manager vs Zephyr
Thunderstore Mod Manager
thunderstore.devZephyr
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| Figure | Thunderstore Mod Manager | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 7.7 (#49) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 7.7 (#50) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Open source | Thunderstore’s official site links to its GitHub organization, which describes Thunderstore as a mod database and API for downloading mods. | The desktop application is released under the GPL-3.0 license. |
| Privacy | Thunderstore says it collects functionality-related data and generally anonymous logs and usage metrics, which may sometimes include IP addresses or error details. | The maker says that without sign-in, no personal data leaves the device and mod metadata requests are anonymous. |
| Profiles | Users can switch between mod profiles and export profiles to share mods and configurations with friends. | Users can switch between mod profiles and share a setup with a friend using a code. |
| Purpose | Thunderstore Mod Manager manages and downloads mods for games including Lethal Company, REPO, Valheim, How to Fish, PEAK, and Risk of Rain 2. | Zephyr is a desktop mod manager for browsing, installing, and switching game mod profiles. |
| Support | Thunderstore directs users to its Discord for manager support and requests to add games; it also makes a best effort to reply to GitHub issues. | The documentation directs users to Discord for documentation issues and to GitHub Issues for app bugs. |
| Supported platforms | windows | multi-platform |
Plans
Thunderstore Mod Manager
- FreeFree
- PremiumPrice not published
- Thunderstore Mod ManagerFree
In their own words
Thunderstore Mod Manager
Thunderstore Mod Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Zephyr
Zephyr is a free desktop mod manager for browsing and installing mods, then switching between game mod profiles. It supports about 200 games out of the box and combines Thunderstore and CurseForge browsing in one search. Mods are deployed by copying them, and users can share a profile code or link so friends can reproduce a setup. Optional cloud sync requires signing in with Discord and enabling the feature. Zephyr also includes an Archipelago multiworld randomizer with Python bundled, a BepInEx configuration editor, and gamepad navigation throughout the interface. Customization includes seven themes, custom fonts and colors, and seven language options. The app is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. The maker says that without sign-in, personal data stays on the device and mod metadata requests are anonymous. With cloud sync enabled, profile archives and metadata are stored with the maker's hosting provider in France. The Windows build is not code-signed and the macOS build is not notarized.